Russia to hold Victory Day parade with no military hardware amid Ukraine strike fears Annual event in Red Square to feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach A new long-range drone attack has reportedly set an oil facility in Russia's Perm region on fire The Independent UK · Apr 29
Labour just made a dreadful, expensive decision on its creaking military gear COMMENT: Burying the bad news of a non-decision over a useless but expensive defence disaster on a day when all eyes were on the PM shows the government putting politics above good sense, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Apr 29
US ambassador to Ukraine steps down after ‘differences of opinion with Trump’ The four-year war continues to rage with US-led efforts to end the war on hold The Independent UK · Apr 29
Kyiv vows response as Russia ships stolen grain to multiple countries As the diplomatic row between Ukraine and Israel continues to escalate, Kyiv said there are also other countries buying its stolen grain from Russia-occupied territories. Euronews · Apr 29
Inside Ukraine’s battle to defeat the dreaded Shahed – Russia’s most feared weapon About 15-20% of the Shaheds sent by Russia are powered by jet engines The Independent UK · Apr 29
Russia holds Victory Day parade without tanks and missiles for first time since Ukraine war The event usually showcases military hardware and armoured vehicles as a display of Russia’s military might The Independent UK · Apr 29
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call Trump says he expects Putin to observe 'a little bit of a ceasefire', while Ukraine is yet to respond to the proposed truce The Independent UK · Apr 29
Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526 The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
US ambassador to Ukraine appointed by Trump steps down after less than a year in the job Julie Davis will retire amid reports she had grown frustrated with Donald Trump, a claim denied by the state department The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit Remarks marking the 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
King Charles receives muted response to ice cap and Ukraine warnings in Congress speech King Charles received several standing ovations during his speech to Congress Tuesday, but he got a more muted response when he brought up two world issues. The Independent UK · Apr 28
Ukraine says it will open arms exports with 'Drone Deals,' but not to all countries President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine is set to open its arms exports via so-called drone deals, but not all countries will have access to Kyiv's battlefield tested expertise. Euronews · Apr 28
Tighter Global Oil Supplies Underpin Crude Prices June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed up +3.56 (+3.69%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0623 (+1.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply for a second day on Tuesday, with crude oil posting a 2-week high, and gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices... Barchart · Apr 28
Euronews · Apr 28 Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar offers to meet Ukraine's president in June Relations between the two neighbours hit rock bottom before Hungary's 12 April election that saw Magyar beat long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orbán.
International Business Times UK · Apr 28 Critics React After Prince Harry Defends Royal Status, Claims He's Doing Work He Was 'Born to Do' Prince Harry faces backlash after claiming he is still a 'working royal' during his Ukraine trip, asserting he is doing the work he was 'born to do' despite his 2020 exit.
Euronews · Apr 28 Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a new monthly record Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.
The Times of India · Apr 28 Ukraine downs record 33,000 Russian drones in March as production scales up Ukraine shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones in March, the highest monthly figure since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion more than four years ago, as Ukraine scales up production of interceptor drones but struggles with a shortage of trained operators, according to AP reports.
Barchart · Apr 28 Crude Prices Strengthen as Global Oil Supplies Tighten with Strait of Hormuz Closed June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +3.13 (+3.25%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0241 (+0.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher for a second day today, with crude oil posting a 2-week high, and gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue...
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia, as Zelenskyy warns of sanctions Ukraine accuses Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied territories
International Business Times · Apr 28 Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Israel Of Allowing 'Stolen' Grain, FM Says Kyiv Not Providing Evidence Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of allowing a ship carrying what he described as a stolen grain cargo to dock in one of its ports.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Darijo Srna expects Ukraine to unite behind Shakhtar in Conference League semi Srna’s team face Crystal Palace in Poland in the first leg of their European tie on Thursday.
The Conversation · Apr 28 EU enlargement is often deeply political – as Ukraine and Montenegro show The EU formally unblocked a €90 billion (£78 billion) loan for Ukraine on April 23 after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition. This move came over a week after defeat in parliamentary elections brought the 16-year tenure of Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, to an end. He will be replaced…
The Independent UK · Apr 28 What is Kim Jong Un’s ‘self-destruct’ policy for North Korean soldiers in Ukraine? IN FULL